Senior Clinical Dietitian Part-Time Days

At Houston Methodist the Senior ClinicalDietitian position is responsible for functioning as an experiencedclinician at the requirements established by the Academy ofNutrition and Dietetics (AND).

In addition to fulfilling the dutiesof clinical dietitian primary responsibilities for this positioninclude application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) includingthe completion of the nutrition assessment determination of thenutrition diagnosis developing and implementing nutritionintervention(s) and monitoring and evaluating of the patientsprogress.

The Senior Clinical Dietitian position serves as apreceptor for dietetic interns and mentors entry level cliniciansstudents interns and other departmental employees working closelywith the interprofessional healthcare team to provideinpatient / outpatient care that is integrated and compatible withthe patientfocused goals and objectives.

This position participatesin department and quality improvement projects for inpatient oroutpatient departments.

PEOPLEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Consultsindividually with clients regarding nutritional concerns.Recommends nutrition plans to clients based on physical resultsgoals and concerns.

Corresponds with other health careprofessionals regarding clients nutrition care plan asnecessary.

Acts as aresource person for all nutrition inquiries and provide counselingwhile upholding Houston Methodist and industry standards of ethics.

Uses therapeutic communication which includes active listening andteaching to establish a relationship with patients families andinterprofessional health care team to collaborate on the plan ofcare.

Conducts self in amanner that is congruent with cultural diversity equity andinclusion principles. Helps drive improvement of department scoresfor employee engagement i.

e. peertopeeraccountability.

SERVICEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assessesthe nutrition status of clients and / or patients. Implementsnutritional care according to the Academy of Nutrition andDietetics Nutrition Care Process (NCP).

Develops and instructsnutrition education classes in conjunction with dietitian team.Consistently evaluates the patients comprehension and adaptsteaching methods accordingly.

Utilizes evidencebased knowledgeapplied to the patients condition and recommends change in the planof care.

• Advocates onpatient / familys behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethicalconcerns utilizing appropriateresources.
• Initiatesimprovements towards department score for patient satisfactionthrough peertopeer accountability to servicestandards.

QUALITY / SAFETYESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

• Selfinitiatescrosscoverage assistance to ensure continuity of care. Identifiesand documents evaluation of outcomes. Collaborates with health careteam to document correct degree of malnutrition in EMR to ensureadequate intervention for positiveoutcomes.
• Provides care toincreasingly complex patients coordinates care with theinterprofessional team. Utilizes sound clinical judgement using anevidencebased analytical approach to ensure patient nutrition needsare met.
• Ensurescontinuity of care by completing quality monitors. Identifies areasof practice improvements with researchbased evidence to achievepatient safety outcomes supported by accurate documentation.

Completes quality indicators for meeting department and hospitaltargets on the clinical nutritiondashboard.

FINANCEESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Completesactivity / productivity & other reports on timely basis.Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation inmind.

Selfmotivated to independently manage time effectively andprioritize daily tasks assisting coworkers asneeded.

Contributestowards meeting department financial targets through adjustingnutrition care plan to provide the most appropriate andcosteffective therapy optimizing efficiency and other areasaccording to departmentspecifications.

GROWTH / INNOVATIONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Activelyparticipates and is the nutrition representative on at least onedepartment committee task force and work group.

Participates in aminimum of one continuous quality improvement / process improvementproject.

• Serves as amentor and trainer with the department. Conducts interdepartmentaland interprofessional training & mentorship to include : aminimum of one diet knowledge training session for nutritionassistants annually mentorship of student volunteers as applicableand subspecialty training on nutrition care for dietitians andother healthcareprofessionals.
• Serves as apreceptor for dietetic interns who are a part of an ACENDaccredited dietetic internship program. Preceptor responsibilitiesto include mentoring and training interns to utilize the nutritioncare process appropriately hands on training for Nutrition FocusedPhysical Assessments cosigning nutrition care notes in the EMR andevaluation of an interns performance based on ACENDcompetencies.
• Seeksopportunities to identify selfdevelopment needs and takesappropriate action. Maintains professional development competenciesby reviewing research for application to practice.

Ensures owncareer discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes andupdates the My Development Plan on an ongoingbasis.

This job description is notintended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform otherreasonably related business / job duties as assigned.

HoustonMethodist reserves the right to revise job duties andresponsibilities as the needarises.

EDUCATION

Graduateof education program approved by the credentialing body for therequired credential(s) indicated below in the CertificationsLicenses and Registrations section.

WORKEXPERIENCE

Three yearsclinical nutrition experience as a RegisteredDietitian

LICENSES ANDCERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• RDRegistered Dietician (CDR) by the Academy of Nutrition andDietetics AND
• LD LicenseDietitian State Licensure within 60 days

LICENSESAND CERTIFICATIONSPREFERRED

BLS Basic LifeSupport (AHA)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLSAND ABILITIES

• Demonstratesthe skills and competencies necessary to safely perform theassigned job determined through ongoing skills competencyassessments and performanceevaluations
• Sufficientproficiency in speaking reading and writing the English languagenecessary to perform the essential functions of this job especiallywith regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety orsecurity
• Ability toeffectively communicate with patients physicians family members andcoworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus andapplication of positive languageprinciples
• Strongknowledge of local City Food Ordinance guidelines and Healthdepartmentstandards
• Functionindependently and exercise judgment in interactions with physiciansinterprofessional care team and patients and theirfamilies
• Possessescomprehensive computer knowledge including Microsoftproducts
• Exhibits stronginterpersonal teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of thehealthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer serviceto all patients visitors physicians andcoworkers

SUPPLEMENTALREQUIREMENTS

WORKATTIRE

• UniformNo
• Scrubs Yes
• Businessprofessional Yes
• Other (department approved)No

ONCALL*

• Notethat employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie.DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selectionbelow.
• On Call*No

TRAVEL

Travelspecifications may vary bydepartment

• May requiretravel within the Houston Metropolitan areaYes
• May require travel outside HoustonMetropolitan areaNo

CompanyProfile :

Houston Methodist WestHospital is committed to leading medicine in West Houston Katy andsurrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodiststandard of exceptional safety quality service and innovation.

• Thegrowing campus offers 253 beds and access to the most innovativemedical and surgical care available including cardiology andcardiovascular surgery;
• neurology and neurosurgery; comprehensivecancer care; orthopedics and sports medicine; gastroenterology;bariatrics; childbirth center with level III NICU;

emergency care;and advanced imaging.

Houston Methodist is anEqual Opportunity Employer.

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